tow TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Maintenance and care
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
(  P. 411)•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 409)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
(  P. 407)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 404)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 441)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
air intake vent
( P. 434)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Phillips screwdriver
Radiator/con-
denser (
P. 408)

4226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly
●In the following situations, the tire pressure warning system m ay not
operate properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• If a tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Ori ginal
Equipment) tire.
• If a tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the spe cified size.
• If tire chains, e tc. are installed.
• If a window tint that affects r adio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is much higher than the specifi ed level.
• If wheels not equipped with tire pressure warning valve and tr ansmit-
ter are used.
• If the ID codes of the tire pre ssure warning valve and transmi tters are
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• When driving near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas statio n, radio
station, large display, airport or other facilit y that generates strong
radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or
other wireless communication device
If tire position information is not correctly displayed due to the radio
wave conditions, the display ma y be corrected by changing the l ocation
of the vehicle as the radio wa ve conditions may change.
●When the vehicle is stopped, the time taken for the warning to start or
turn off may be longer.
●When the inflation pressure of a tire drops rapidly, for exampl e when a
tire has burst, the warning may not operate.
■Initialization procedure
●Make sure to perform the initialization procedure after adjusti ng the tire
inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before performing the initia lization
procedure or adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
●If the power switch is turned off during initialization, it is not necessary to
restart the initialization procedure from the beginning as it w ill begin
automatically when the power swit ch is turned back to ON mode.
●If initialization has accidentally been started when it is not necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressu re to the specified level when the tires are
cold and then perform the ini tialization procedure again.
●While the position of each tire is being determined and the inf lation pres-
sures are not being displayed on the multi-information display, if the
inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning l ight will come
on.

4356-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the air intake vent
cover.Pull the cover as shown in
the illustration to disengage
the 7 claws, starting from the
claw in the upper right cor-
ner.
Pull the cover toward the
front of the vehicle to remove
it.
Remove the air intake vent fil-
ter. Disengage the 3 claws as
shown in the illustration.
Remove the filter from the
cover.
Remove the dust and clogs
from the filter using a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to also remove the dust
and clogs from the inside of the air
intake vent cover.
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445
7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 447
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 448
If you think something is wrong .......................... 451
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 452
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 462
If you have a flat tire.......... 468
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 479
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 481
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 484
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 491
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 495

4487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all stat e/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Us e a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is o ff. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

4717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Installing the spare tire
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Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
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4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

542Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 5312-volt battery precautions ................. 413, 489
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 413, 489
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 174
Power window lock switch .... 167
Power window precautions ... 170
Rear door child-protectors .... 135
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 440
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions........ 343
Trunk precautions ................. 140
Child-protectors....................... 135
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389 Aluminum wheels.................. 387
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Coat hooks ............................... 370
Condenser ................................ 408
Console box ............................. 350
Consumption screen............................. 100, 122
Coolant Capacity ................................ 502
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 327 Cooling system........................ 407
Hybrid system overheating ........................ 491
Cornering lights....................... 213
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 258
Cup holders ............................. 352
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 522
Daytime running light system.................................... 213
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 337
Rear window ......................... 337
Windshield ............................ 337
Dimensions .............................. 498
Dinghy towing.......................... 189
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 253
Multi-information display ......... 96
Warning messages ............... 462
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 346
Wattage ................................ 505
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